Skagway Shore Tours
Private Emerald Lake & Hiking Tour
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View LargeIt wouldn’t be a proper Yukon Route tour without a stop at stunning Emerald Lake! -
View LargeWildlife abounds on the road between Skagway and Yukon, so keep your eyes peeled! -
View LargeThe Private Emerald Lake and Hiking Tour is a blast even for the kids! Moderate hikes are an option. -
View LargeStunning bogs and glacially-scoured lakes dot the landscape along this route! -
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View LargeKids are always a fan of the Carcross Desert, an unexpected sea of sand among the mountains! -
View LargeAlaska’s summer colors are hard to believe at times! -
View LargeWho’d have thought a bog could be so lovely? Alaska’s iconic muskeg bogs serve a unique ecological niche. -
View LargeThe Yukon Territory’s Carcross Desert, reminiscent of Colorado’s Great Sand Dunes, is usually a favorite stop on the Private Emerald Lake and Hiking Tour! -
View LargeWhatever sort of hike you’re looking for, your expert guide will help you pick the perfect destination! -
View LargeThe wilds around the Yukon Highway are indeed the home of the Griz! -
View LargeVisitors usually agree: the route between Skagway and Carcross is one of the most beautiful road trips anywhere! -
View LargeBlack bears are commonly sighted on the Private Emerald Lake and Hiking Tour. -
View LargeBring your camera to capture gorgeous mountains and glassy lakes!
What to expect and what not to expect with this Skagway shore excursion
This unique Emerald Lake tour, among the best Alaska shore excursions for visitors fond of history and nature, begins with transport from the place of your choosing in Skagway. And then it’s off into nature! You’ll be traveling along the same path that ambitious Klondike Gold Rushers followed in 1898; can you feel the history? Your driver/ personal guide, a seasoned Alaska expert, will be at your side all day to field any questions you may have en-route to Emerald Lake and the Yukon. Notice something interesting out the window? Pull over and take a look! It’s your tour, after all! On the way to Carcross, your guide will help you to figure out the ideal option for your scenic hike (make sure to bring your camera!). Then, upon arrival in Carcross, you’ll enjoy a historic tour of the odd adventure outpost, including time at Carcross Desert, a dreamscape sea of sand surrounded by mountains and rainforest!
- Advanced reservations recommended - limited spots
- Brand-new tour not available from the cruise lines
- Features 1-Hour scenic hike
- Dock-to-dock transportation
- 7 hours duration
- Fully guided by local experts
- Drinks and snacks included
- Smaller groups & intimate experience
The Private Emerald Lake & Hiking Tour, certainly one of the best Alaska shore excursions for guests that want to do things on their own terms, might just be exactly what your crew is looking for! Remember, though: the exclusive excursion is limited to 14 people max, so, as with other Yukon tours from Skagway, bookings are recommended far in advance. Also note that base price is for the entire group, rather than per person; see the pricing tab for more information.
Looking for a shorter, but also exclusive, Skagway tour? You might want to look into the Private White Pass Summit Tour or Private Extended White Pass Summit Tour.
For an even more active private tour, take a look at Juneau's Private Mendenhall Glacier Trek .
Minimum Ages, Cancellations, Accessibility, Etc.
SKAGWAY TOURS DETAILS:
- Minimum Age: There is no minimum age for this tour.
- Accessibility: This tour is accessible for people of all physical abillities, though guests should be able to hike on somewhat hilly terrain for about an hour.
- Cancellation Policy: In the event your cruise ship is late, delayed, or doesn't make it into port we always issue a full refund for the tour. Changes or cancellations are allowed up to 14 days prior to the tour departure with absolutely no penalty. Including 'Flex Cancel' allows cancellations and refunds up to 24-hours before the tour. Any cancellations made within 14 days of the tour departure (or within 24-hours with Flex Cancel) are nonrefundable.
| TOUR TIME | Meeting TIME | duration | drop-off time | available |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7:30 a.m. | 7:20 a.m. | 7 hours | 2:30 p.m. | 7 days/week |
- Group Base Rate: $875.00
- Additional Cost per Person: $25.00
- Large Vehicle Fee for 8+ People: $140.00 + 5% sales tax
Closed-toed tennis shoes or boots are a good idea for the hike. Also bring your camera! Binoculars are optional, as these are provided for you on the tour.
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We hired a car for a six hour tour into the Yukon Territory. Our tour guide, Max, was a wonderful young man who was from Skagway. Max had a very good understanding of the area and showed us everything. We did not see wildlife but the scenery was spectacular. I would recommend this for anyone visiting Skagway. If you can get Max as your tour guide you will have a wonderful experience.
We so enjoyed our private tour with Max. He was hospitable, friendly, flexible and informative. We felt he went out of his way to be accommodating to our desires and offered suggestions that were helpful. We hope others will secure his services.
Max was an AWESOME tour guide!! He took our entire family on a private 4hour tour - we wanted to take our time and not be on a set schedule. This tour was perfect! Not only did we have great weather, but Max and his stories were so much fun! Plus - he is a great photographer with a lot of patience (he had to deal with 8 or 9 cameras at several stops!)
We had such a super day with our tour guide. We explored and saw well beyond what we thought we would. The highlight was the bear and cubs along the side of the road. Thanks for a great day!
